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"To Serve, Protect, and Write" - the paperbacks have arrived!

2/3/2022

OH YES! It's that awesome feeling of opening the first box of a new book you've created. I'm just the editor (albeit contributing) for this volume, but it's still a very proud day here in Sydney!

I arranged a limited print run here in Australia, as there is no substitute for the original paperback of a book. But given most of the interest will be elsewhere around the world, POD is the best option for most people.

Over half the print run copies will be heading out in parcels next week to the 14 other authors in this fine volume. But if you'd like to purchase one of the original paperbacks (there are about 100 available), just drop me a line.

Cheers,
ABP

Cops Writing Crime - 4 new members join The Squad.

1/3/2022

Another 4 colleagues (1 Australian and 3 American) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 314.

That's 314 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!

We have joining us today:
1. Bob MacDonald who served with the Western Australia Police. Always great to welcome a colleague from my old force to The Squad.
2. Gavin Reese who is, I believe, a serving officer in the police somewhere in the USA.
3. James McEachin who served with the Hackensack PD in New Jersey, but then became famous as an actor.
4. John Eisler who served with the Reedley PD in California.

Our Squad now consists of:

189 American, 63 British, 18 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)

I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.

Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime

And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).

Cheers,
ABP

Cops Writing Crime - 3 more members join The Squad.

12/2/2022

Another 3 colleagues (2 American and 1 Australian) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 310.

That's 310 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!

We have joining us today:
1. John A. Hoda who served with the Philadelphia PD, and has worked as a PI.
2. Jack Roney who served with the Queensland Police in Australia.
3. C.J. Edwards who served with the Indianapolis PD.

Our Squad now consists of:

186 American, 63 British, 17 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)

I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.

Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime

And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).

Cheers,
ABP

"To Serve, Protect, and Write" - Cops Writing Crime Fiction - paperback now available.

12/2/2022

The anthology from Cops Writing Crime has now arrived in paperback (print-on-demand).

Ebook and POD on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/dp/B09RQJL1PT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27A7ULEFSAOO0&keywords=to+serve+protect+and+write&qid=1643868766&sprefix=to+serve+protect+and+write%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-3

Also seen on Barnes & Noble and Book Depository.

Other platforms to follow.

So, 15 crime stories from members of The Squad of Cops Writing Crime - 9 from the USA, 4 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Australia:
Christopher Allen (USA)
Thonie Hevron (USA)
Michael O'Keefe (USA)
Barry Lees (UK)
P.J. Bodnar (USA)
Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
Pearson O'Meara (USA)
Ryan Sayles (USA)
Keith Wright (UK)
T.K. Thorne (USA)
James Ellson (UK)
Mark Atley (USA)
Lisa Cutts (UK)
A.B. Patterson (Australia)
Frank Zafiro (USA)

This is a unique volume, and oozes police realism.

I hope you enjoy.

Cheers,
ABP

Thank you to my publishing facilitator and my cover designer

3/2/2022

A new book out today (Kindle version) and my first one as editor. I've also got a story in the mix.

As always, getting a book to production is more than just the writing and editing.

As I have done with all my previous books, I relied on the excellent services provided by Andy McDermott and his team at Publicious up in Queensland. As always, they have done a great job on the typesetting, print run, ebook and POD conversions.
If you're looking to self-publish, I cannot recommend Publicious highly enough. Simply outstanding.
www.publicious.com.au

And when you self-publish, one stellar piece of advice is to NOT do your own cover (unless you happen to be a great designer).
For my last book I discovered the wonderful J.T. Lindroos, and so back to him I went for this one. And I simply love his work. If you're wanting any cover design work, check him out.
www.oivas.com

Thank you Publicious, and thank you J.T. Lindroos, for your work in bringing this project to life.

Cheers,
ABP

"To Serve, Protect, and Write" - the first anthology from Cops Writing Crime is here!

3/2/2022

Yes, today the anthology from Cops Writing Crime has arrived - at least on Kindle.

Here's the link:

www.amazon.com/dp/B09RQJL1PT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27A7ULEFSAOO0&keywords=to+serve+protect+and+write&qid=1643868766&sprefix=to+serve+protect+and+write%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-3

The POD paperback and other ebook versions are on their way.
And the limited original print run will be here in about 2 weeks.

So, 15 crime stories from members of The Squad of Cops Writing Crime - 9 from the USA, 4 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Australia:
Christopher Allen (USA)
Thonie Hevron (USA)
Michael O'Keefe (USA)
Barry Lees (UK)
P.J. Bodnar (USA)
Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
Pearson O'Meara (USA)
Ryan Sayles (USA)
Keith Wright (UK)
T.K. Thorne (USA)
James Ellson (UK)
Mark Atley (USA)
Lisa Cutts (UK)
A.B. Patterson (Australia)
Frank Zafiro (USA)

This is a unique volume, and oozes police realism.

I hope you enjoy.

Cheers,
ABP

Cops Writing Crime anthology update - imminent!

22/12/2021

It is almost here!!!

To Serve, Protect, and Write - the first volume of Cops Writing Crime Fiction - is imminent.

Yes, the manuscript for this first-of-its-kind anthology is with the typesetters, and it's all systems go for publication.

I'm hoping the ebook and POD version will be available just after the Xmas weekend.

Front and back covers are attached.

Stay tuned for updates.

Cheers,
ABP

Cops Writing Crime - 4 more members join The Squad

31/10/2021

Another 4 colleagues (1 British and 3 American) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 307.

That's 307 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!

We have joining us today:
1. F.E. Birch served with the London Metropolitan Police.
2. Charlotte Williamson served with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office in Georgia.
3. Kenneth R. Lewis served with The Rogue River PD in Oregon.
4. Trent Allen Ruble served with the Huntingdon PD in Tennessee.

Our Squad now consists of:

184 American, 63 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)

I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.

Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime

And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).

Cheers,
ABP

Cover reveal latest - "To Serve, Protect, and Write"

31/10/2021

The latest front cover for "To Serve, Protect, and Write: Cops Writing Crime Fiction" is here!

Another stunning piece of design work by the super-talented J.T. Lindroos (oivas.com).

Stay tuned for more news - the book is only weeks away.

Cheers,
ABP

Cops Writing Crime - anthology cover reveal!

24/10/2021

The front cover for "To Serve, Protect, and Write: Cops Writing Crime Fiction" is here!

Another stunning piece of design work by the super-talented J.T. Lindroos (oivas.com).

Stay tuned for more news - the book is only weeks away.

Cheers,
ABP

The Cops Writing Crime anthology approaches!

23/10/2021

"To Serve, Protect, and Write: Cops Writing Crime Fiction"
(Volume 1)
It's been a long project for various reasons, but the moment of launch is approaching. The anthology manuscript is undergoing final touches before heading for printing and ebook conversion.
The collection has 15 crime stories from members of the Cops Writing Crime squad, and here's the table of contents in order:

“All Good Things Must Begin”       Christopher Allen   (USA)
“Johnny Walker”       Thonie Hevron   (USA)
“I Remember Who I Am”       Michael O’Keefe   (USA)
“Dublin to Liverpool”       Barry Lees   (UK)
“His First”       P.J. Bodnar   (USA)
“Cold Comfort”       Desmond P. Ryan   (Canada)
“The LadySmith”       Pearson O’Meara   (USA)
“Riot in the Mental Institution”       Ryan Sayles   (USA)
“The Snug”       Keith Wright   (UK)
“The Old Lady”       T.K. Thorne   (USA)
“The Translator”       James Ellson   (UK)
“The Carpenter’s Son”       Mark Atley   (USA)
“Waiting”       Lisa Cutts   (UK)
“Rights and Wrongs”       A.B. Patterson   (Australia)
“The Last Cop”       Frank Zafiro   (USA)

So, 15 crime writers who have worked those mean streets in real life, across 15 law enforcement agencies in 4 different countries.

Tomorrow, I'll being giving a preview of the stunning cover image from the brilliant design talent of J.T. Lindroos.

Cheers,
ABP

COPS WRITING CRIME - 8 new members for The Squad

5/10/2021

Another 8 colleagues (2 British, 5 American, and 1 Australian) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 303.

That's 303 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!

We have joining us today:
1. Stephen Bentley - served with both the Lancashire and Hampshire police in the UK, before becoming a criminal law barrister.
2. Phil Copsey - served with the Victoria Police in Australia.
3. William DeNisi - served with the Fountain Valley PD in California.
4. Mitchell Grobeson - served with the LAPD.
5. M.P. Wright - worked as a PI in the UK, so he join that small band of ex-PIs writing crime fiction.
6. James Viner - served with the Detroit PD.
7. D. Clayton Mayes - served with the Downey PD in California.
8. James A. Forrest - served with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in Florida.

Our Squad now consists of:

181 American, 62 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)

I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.

Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime

And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).

Cheers,
ABP

BIG NEWS - Harry Kenmare, PI goes audio!

26/8/2021

The BIG news this week is that my audiobook project for Harry Kenmare, PI - At Your Service has finally gone live.
The project has been on for a few months and it's been a great learning experience, and a blast to hear Harry as an audiobook.

The narration was done by Declan Nicholls and he has done a great job of being the voice of Harry - hope he's not too scarred by walking in Harry's shoes, so to speak! Thank you, Declan.
Declan is a voice professional and can be found at:
https://www.declanvoiceover.com

And the whole project was made possible by the facilitation of Publicious, my regular publishing facilitator. As always, Andy McDermott and his team have been excellent to work with. Thank you, Andy and Publicious.
Publicious can be found at:
https://www.publicious.com.au

The audio book will become available on multiple platforms over the next few weeks. But if you like Audible, it's here today:

https://www.audible.com.au/search?keywords=harry+kenmare&ref=a_newreleas_t1_header_search

Along with the 4 medals in the Golbal Ebook Awards last week, August has been a big month for Harry Kenmare, PI!

Cheers,
ABP

WINS! Global Ebook Awards - 4 medals for "Harry Kenmare, PI - At Your Service"

17/8/2021

Absolutely thrilled to pick up 4 medals in the Global Ebook Awards 2021!!!

Yes, Harry Kenmare, PI - At Your Service was entered into the Global Ebook Awards earlier this year, and yesterday it picked up not just 1, but 4 medals. I am SO thrilled.

And a massive shout-out to J.T. Lindroos, the cover designer, and Ran Scott, the interior art designer, since 2 of the awards are down to their superb work. You can find J.T. on Twitter @jtlindroos and at www.oivas.com. Ran Scott can be found on Twitter at @GargoyleGraphic.

So, here are the awards by category:

Mystery Fiction - Silver Medal

Short Stories/Essays Fiction - Silver Medal

Best Ebook Cover - Bronze Medal

Best Illustration in Adult Fiction - Silver Medal

Feel free to grab a copy! And remember, it's "dark, debauched, and disturbing" crime fiction. There's a reason at the book launch that I was called the "bad boy of Australian crime fiction".
Try it, if you dare!

Cheers,
ABP

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GL4F9PG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=harry+kenmare&qid=1598349746&s=books&sr=1-1

Cops Writing Crime - 6 new members for The Squad

8/5/2021

Another 6 colleagues - all American - join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 295.

That's 295 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!

We have joining us today:
1. James Harper Walker - served as a police officer with the Huron Road PD in Ohio (and other Ohio police agencies).
2. George Galjan (deceased 2017) - served as a police officer with the Cleveland PD.
3. Joe DeCicco - served as a police officer with the NYPD.
4. Shiloh (Danni) Eldridge - served as an officer with the LA County Sheriff's Department.
5. Barry Mason - served as a police officer with the Cobb County PD in Georgia.
6. C.M. Russell - served as a police officer with the Chicago PD.

Our Squad now consists of:

176 American, 60 British, 15 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)

I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.

Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime

And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).

Cheers,
ABP